Philippines' Growth Hindered by Lack of Long-Term Vision, Inconsistent Infrastructure Funding
An economist points to inconsistent funding for big-ticket infrastructure projects across administrations as a major impediment to the Philippines' economic growth, highlighting a lack of long-term strategy and lost opportunities.
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